Job Description

The post holder will be a member of the Procurement Department within the Materials Management Team and will provide a stock ordering and put away service to Stockport NHS Foundation Trust restocking the wards and departments.
Main duties of the job
70% of the main duties and responsibilities of this role will be the manual and physical activity of ordering, checking and put away stock products, which involves the moving and handling the products out in the wards and departments, and dealing with returns where appropriate. Physical effort also includes standing for long periods of time, walking across the whole Trust site, and working within small storeroom areas.
Process stock and non-stock requisitions utilising appropriate NHS Supply Chain IT System / Local Stock Management System in line with the Trust's pre-determined input timetable.
Monitor stock availability, delivery times and dates, taking remedial action as and when necessary. Ensure that all discrepancies are correctly recorded and that appropriate corrective action is taken.
Maintain all electronic records of products and associated stock levels utilising NHS Supply Chain I.T. system accurately and amend as appropriate.
Identify any surplus stock that can either be re-assigned to other wards or returned to NHS Supply Chain for credit and action accordingly.
Assist in the smooth implementation of any product or unit of issue changes that result from Trust product rationalisation / standardisation or from changes to national suppliers either permanent or temporary.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details
Date posted
29 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7295477-A
Job locations
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communications
Respond to and deal with catalogue queries from customers on product details, availability, delivery times and other associated queries.
Assist the Materials Management Supervisors in creating and managing relationships with end users and suppliers to develop product knowledge and other relevant information.
Attend meetings with Trust Stakeholders and Suppliers as and when required in support of the Materials Management Supervisors.
Attend Departmental meetings as and when required.
Demonstrate excellent communication and Customer Service Skills.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. Job description
Job responsibilities
Communications
Respond to and deal with catalogue queries from customers on product details, availability, delivery times and other associated queries.
Assist the Materials Management Supervisors in creating and managing relationships with end users and suppliers to develop product knowledge and other relevant information.
Attend meetings with Trust Stakeholders and Suppliers as and when required in support of the Materials Management Supervisors.
Attend Departmental meetings as and when required.
Demonstrate excellent communication and Customer Service Skills.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent including Maths and English or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge
Essential

• Experience of Microsoft Office Packages, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to search, research and access procurement resources
• Knowledge of the use of online ordering systems

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of NHS procurement policies and procedures

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a busy Procurement / Supply Chain environment
• Experience of checking, monitoring and re-ordering to maintain stock levels
• Experience of distribution of stocks and products
• Experience of stock takes and inventory management
• Experience of dealing with stock queries and discrepancies

Desirable

• Procurement experience within a Public Sector / NHS environment

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Good organisational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Customer Service skills.
• Pleasant and professional manner.
• Ability to prioritise workload to enable deadlines to be met.

Desirable

• Good negotiation skills.

Work Related Circumstances
Essential

• Ability to work flexibly in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to use own initiative to work successfully alone or as part of a team.
• Physical effort, including lifting bulky and/or heavy packages, standing for long periods, working in confined spaces.
• Participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role.

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent including Maths and English or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge
Essential

• Experience of Microsoft Office Packages, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to search, research and access procurement resources
• Knowledge of the use of online ordering systems

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of NHS procurement policies and procedures

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a busy Procurement / Supply Chain environment
• Experience of checking, monitoring and re-ordering to maintain stock levels
• Experience of distribution of stocks and products
• Experience of stock takes and inventory management
• Experience of dealing with stock queries and discrepancies

Desirable

• Procurement experience within a Public Sector / NHS environment

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Good organisational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Customer Service skills.
• Pleasant and professional manner.
• Ability to prioritise workload to enable deadlines to be met.

Desirable

• Good negotiation skills.

Work Related Circumstances
Essential

• Ability to work flexibly in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to use own initiative to work successfully alone or as part of a team.
• Physical effort, including lifting bulky and/or heavy packages, standing for long periods, working in confined spaces.
• Participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role.

Skills Required